Deaths due to the all types of malignant cancers (categorized as ICD-10 - C00-C97, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the all types of malignant cancers (categorized as ICD-10 - C00-C97, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2006-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the all types of malignant cancers (categorized as ICD-10 - C00-C97, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2008-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the all types of malignant cancers (categorized as ICD-10 - C00-C97 code, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2010-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2010, 2011, and 2012). Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the malignant cancers of breast (categorized as ICD-10 code C50, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the malignant cancers of breast (categorized as ICD-10 code C50, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2006-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the malignant cancers of breast (categorized as ICD-10 code C50, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2008-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to the malignant cancers of breast (categorized as ICD-10 code C50, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2010-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant cancers of the colon, rectum and anus (categorized as ICD-9 codes: 153 and 154. ICD-10 codes: C18-C21, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Please check Data Description for more information. Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant cancers of the colon, rectum and anus (categorized as ICD-9 codes: 153 and 154. ICD-10 codes: C18-C21, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2006-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant cancers of the colon, rectum and anus (categorized as ICD-9 codes: 153 and 154. ICD-10 codes: C18-C21, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2008-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant cancers of the colon, rectum and anus (categorized as ICD-9 codes: 153 and 154. ICD-10 codes: C18-C21, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2010-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant neoplasm of the trachea, bronchus and lung (categorized as ICD-9 code: 162. ICD-10 codes: C33-C34, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant neoplasm of the trachea, bronchus and lung (categorized as ICD-9 code: 162. ICD-10 codes: C33-C34, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2006-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant neoplasm of the trachea, bronchus and lung (categorized as ICD-9 code: 162. ICD-10 codes: C33-C34, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2008-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Deaths due to malignant neoplasm of the trachea, bronchus and lung (categorized as ICD-9 code: 162. ICD-10 codes: C33-C34, International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision) calculated as the rate per 100,000 population. Death rates are calculated based on the sum of the resident populations for each of the data years involved (e.g. the denominator of a rate for 2010-2012 combined is the sum of the population estimates for 2010, 2011, and 2012). Estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. Please check Data Description for more information.

Age-adjustment Definition

This information is relevant only for tables containing age-adjusted cancer rates. An age-adjusted rate is a weighted average of the age-specific (crude) rates, where the weights are the proportions of persons in the corresponding age groups of a standard population. The potential confounding effect of age is reduced when comparing age-adjusted rates computed using the same standard population. Several sets of standard population data are included in SEER*Stat. These include the 2000 US standard population as well as standard millions for the US population (1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000), the 1991 Canadian population, the European population, and the world population (see 2000 US Standard Population vs. Standard Million for more discussion). Detailed explanation can be found on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.

Important Note

This note refers to tables which contain data for cancer death counts and rates by age and race. Some variables in these tables contain data about cancer incidence only for a small number of counties. This is mainly the case for some age groups (for example Population Under 18 Years) and the reason for this is the fact that cancer rates are generally low for this age group. In the other case, some races and ethnic groups which are not widely distributed across the United States or their population is relatively small (for example American Indian or Alaska Native) have small cancer death counts and cancer rate estimates based on fewer than 20 deaths are considered unreliable and are not displayed. This is a general not to underline why some reports and maps are sparse.

Percent of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with breast cancer out of total number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had breast cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.

Number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with breast cancer. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had breast cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.

Percent of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with colorectal cancer out of total number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had colorectal cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.

Number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with colorectal cancer. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had colorectal cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.

Percent of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with lung cancer out of total number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had prostate lung. Please check Data Description for more information.

Number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with lung cancer. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had lung cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.

Percent of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with prostate cancer out of total number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had prostate cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.

Number of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with prostate cancer. Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries limited to those who (a) have no months of HMO enrollment and (b) have both Part A and Part B for whatever portion of the year that they are covered by FFS Medicare (i.e., they have no months of A-only or B-only coverage). Beneficiary age group (< 65 and 65+) was determined using the age of the individual at the end of the reference year or the individual's age at the time of death. Of this population, beneficiaries with CCW CNCRBRST chronic condition flag values of "1" or "3'" were determined to have had prostate cancer. Please check Data Description for more information.